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Ok, I'm ready to see Paul George start now.

I'm content with our frontcourt... McBob/Roy is a perfect combo. And I'm obviously good with Granger on the wing. The backcourt, though, still needs work. DC needs to figure out how to move sideways, and Dunleavy is a natural 3 playing out of position. I think (and have thought all year) that he'd be far more effective in the second unit, where his playmaking skills can be fully used. The dude needs the ball to be effective, and in the first unit he's the 4th option.

But I've understood why it hasn't happened yet. I like Brandon a lot and have wanted to see him get the start over Dun all season, but I get why there's been hesitation. Brandon's been McKey-esque (in the infuriating way).

But a new option has emerged, far sooner than I expected. It's Paul George, and it's time for the rook to get the start. Roy/Josh/Granger/George/DC? Yes please. Let Foster/Tyler/Dunleavy/BrandonJones/AJ round out the ten-man rotation.

In summary: START PAUL GEORGE!

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Re: Ok, I'm ready to see Paul George start now.

I think Paul plays well with Granger too. Quite frankly I think he plays well with everyone. Honestly I would like to see it happen. It would improve the back court defense. I think the second unit would be better with Dunleavy for ball movement reasons.

With that being said I also understand why it hasn't happened. I'm also not sure if Paul is ready for it. At the end of the day we are 6-1 under Coach Vogel so I won't complain too much.

Re: Ok, I'm ready to see Paul George start now.

IMO Dun is the most likely of our expirings to be moved. TJ has no value, Foster has too much value now, & Solo & the others don'y really register.
Dun can help a contender by adding instant offense. His 10 mil. expiring has value even for non-contenders. If Dun is moved, you will likely get your wish. George starts, Rush eventually moves to George's role, & Daunly keeps his same role. My hpe is that we can add a b/u C or PF/C type for Dun, as we have Posey & Lance should we need anyone else.

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Re: Ok, I'm ready to see Paul George start now.

This would give us the slasher/athlete we need in our starting lineup, plus defense. Dun is just a spot-up shooter. Danny would way more effective as the designated shooter from the start not Dun IMHO.

Re: Ok, I'm ready to see Paul George start now.

This would give us the slasher/athlete we need in our starting lineup, plus defense. Dun is just a spot-up shooter. Danny would way more effective as the designated shooter from the start not Dun IMHO.

Re: Ok, I'm ready to see Paul George start now.

IMO Dun is the most likely of our expirings to be moved. TJ has no value, Foster has too much value now, & Solo & the others don'y really register.
Dun can help a contender by adding instant offense. His 10 mil. expiring has value even for non-contenders. If Dun is moved, you will likely get your wish. George starts, Rush eventually moves to George's role, & Daunly keeps his same role. My hpe is that we can add a b/u C or PF/C type for Dun, as we have Posey & Lance should we need anyone else.

ive been saying for awhile if anyone gets moved it will be Dun, but i think thats pretty obvious to most pacer fans. the bad thing about trading Dun is we will likely not get equal value in return for what his true talent is.

i really believe Dun has become a very good player. he is not the same Dunleavy from the GSW's. if we did not have Granger i would be okay with Dunleavy as our starting SF, but not okay with him at SG because of his lack of defensive abilities.

If Dun were playing SF for this team or any other with a need at the SF, he would probably average 15pts, 5 boards, and 5 assists, and his defense would not be as bad against opposing SF's.

its too bad we have to play him out of position, otherwise more teams would be willing acquire the guy. i would really like to keep Dun but i dont think he is willing to accept b/u minutes to Granger and the salary we are willing to pay him.

in essense, i like Dun, seems like a really good guy and can help a team in a variety of ways, but he belongs at the SF position and its not a need for this team.

Re: Ok, I'm ready to see Paul George start now.

You shouldn't try fixing what's not broken. We need to keep it the same until change is necessary.

I'd like a good look at how Paul handles starting SGs because it really dictates what this team needs to do in its acquisitions. If he is the star he seems to be then this team can push hard for a top PF. We do that, and get a quality, younger back-up center and a cheap scoring wing and we're are in fantastic shape.

Moreover, putting Paul into the starting lineup drastically increases the talent and athleticism of the team instantly. As the offense adapts, it will do so with a player in mind that will be here for years to come rather than one who is on his way out and is a much different player.

Meanwhile, Dunleavy is still there to bail out the rookie, but also helps make the second team's offense a little more dynamic with good passing and moving without the ball.

This is a man's league, but Paul has put in a man's work. And when a man does work, you pay him.

Re: Ok, I'm ready to see Paul George start now.

I'd like a good look at how Paul handles starting SGs because it really dictates what this team needs to do in its acquisitions. If he is the star he seems to be then this team can push hard for a top PF. We do that, and get a quality, younger back-up center and a cheap scoring wing and we're are in fantastic shape.

Moreover, putting Paul into the starting lineup drastically increases the talent and athleticism of the team instantly. As the offense adapts, it will do so with a player in mind that will be here for years to come rather than one who is on his way out and is a much different player.

Meanwhile, Dunleavy is still there to bail out the rookie, but also helps make the second team's offense a little more dynamic with good passing and moving without the ball.

This is a man's league, but Paul has put in a man's work. And when a man does work, you pay him.

Dont judge Paul's future on this year. The kid is gonna probly get 2x better overall and even better than that in certin areas

Re: Ok, I'm ready to see Paul George start now.

You shouldn't try fixing what's not broken. We need to keep it the same until change is necessary.

No, what ruined our groove previously was because JOB lied in the media and was always lieing about playing time. If Vogel tells everyone there roles we will be fine with change. Just not a play style change. Plus JOB went away from what worked which was feeding the big fella then we went back to chucking 3s.

Paul > then Dunleavy at the starting SG. Dunleavy would benfit from the move also.

Re: Ok, I'm ready to see Paul George start now.

Thi is necessary for Paul George to get better he needs as much playing time as possible. Plus it will help the Pacers now and in te future.

I predicted that Granger would be a great offensive player back when everyone thought he was all defense. I'm now saying that Paul will be capable of going up in traffic and dunking once he gets an NBA body with more maturity. IOW, he will be coming down with the ball rather than laying it up. You've seen nothing at this point. He is going to be the best Pacer we've ever seen and has the moxy along with it. Total stud.

Re: Ok, I'm ready to see Paul George start now.

I predicted that Granger would be a great offensive player back when everyone thought he was all defense. I'm now saying that Paul will be capable of going up in traffic and dunking once he gets an NBA body with more maturity. IOW, he will be coming down with the ball rather than laying it up. You've seen nothing at this point. He is going to be the best Pacer we've ever seen and has the moxy along with it. Total stud.